People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 April 1897 — Big Fire at Worcester, Mass. [ARTICLE]

Big Fire at Worcester, Mass.

One of the worst fires ever known in Worcester, Mass., early Friday morning destroyed the John E. Day fivestory block, 302 to 312 Main street, and the Goulding block adjoining. The loss is estimated at $400,000. Eight firemen were badly injured by falling walls. 1